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Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel

Winemaker's Notes

The 2005 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon expresses characters of ripe dark red and black fruits, layered with notes of earth, spice, chocolate, pipe tobacco and a hint of fresh herb. This rich, complex wine is full-bodied, with concentrated flavor and a satisfying, long finish.

Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon is enjoyable
on the young side, but should really be aged
for a few years to get the most out of it.
The wine will continue to develop and should remain in good drinking condition for a decade or more. This wine is best paired with very flavorful foods. One good combination would be with lamb short ribs braised in red wine, beef stock and aromatic vegetables.

Golan Heights Winery

Soil. Topography. Climate. These are the three distinct grape-growing conditions for producing quality wines on an international level. In Israel, such optimal conditions exist in the Golan Heights. Everything in this magical strip of land begins with the right conditions - in the Golan, a combination of volcanic basaltic soil, suitable topography and high altitude resulting in cool climate. This is what gives the Golan Heights its second name: "Wine Country." Over the years, the distinctive wines of the Golan Heights Winery have placed Israel on the world wine map. Since its founding in 1983, the Golan Heights Winery has marketed three leading brands: Yarden, Gamla and Golan. The winery has plaed a significant role in nurturing the country's current wine culture, and has altered the way Israeli wines are perceived worldwide.
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About Israel

Quite possibly the region that wine was first drunk (or close to the region), Israel is not on the top of most
lists for best wine regions. In fact, the conditions in the country are perfect for growing grapes, but reasons
such as money, inexperience and apathy have kept the area from becoming a world-wide wine region. That said,
Israel makes some top-notch wines and the amount of vine area continues to increase.

Notable Facts
In the late 1800's, Baron Edmond de Rothschild gave a generous donation to wine making in Israel. He also sent
over some French grapes, including Carignan,
Chenin Blanc and
Muscat. These grapes are found growing throughout
the country. There are five main regions in Israel, the two best known being Galilee and Samaria. The region
with the most wineries and wine potential is Galilee. Within Galilee lies Golan Heights, both a sub-region and
a company. As a sub-region, Golan Heights has perfect altitude and soils to grow international varieties and
the wines coming out of the region are excellent. As a company, Golan Heights exports the most wine out of
Israel including Yarden, Gamla and Golan. Other notable producers include Recanati,Tishbi and Barkan. These producers
are making wines that are dry, complex and high-quality.

About Israel

Quite possibly the region that wine was first drunk (or close to it), Israel is not on the top of most lists for best wine regions. In fact, the conditions in the country are perfect for growing grapes, but reasons such as money, inexperience and apathy have kept the area from becoming a world-recognized wine region. That said, Israel makes some top-notch wines and the amount of vine area and quality wine production continues to increase.

Notable Facts

In the late 1800's, Baron Edmond de Rothschild gave a generous donation to wine making in Israel. He also sent over some French grapes, including Carignan, Chenin Blanc and Muscat. These grapes are found growing throughout the country. There are five main regions in Israel, the two best known being Galilee and Samaria. The region with the most wineries and wine potential is Galilee. Within Galilee lies Golan Heights, both a sub-region and a company. As a sub-region, Golan Heights has perfect altitude and soils to grow international varieties and the wines coming out of the region are excellent. As a company, Golan Heights exports the most wine out of Israel including Yarden, Gamla and Golan. Other notable producers include Recanati, Tishbi and Barkan. These producers are making wines that are dry, complex and high-quality.

Alcohol By Volume Guide

Most wine ranges from 10-16% alcohol by volume. Some varietals tend to have higher (for example Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) or lower alcohol levels (Pinot Noir and many white varietals), but there is always some variation from producer to producer. Some wine falls outside of this range, for instance Port weighs in closer to 20%, while Muscat and Riesling are usually a bit below 10%.

Wine Style Guide

Light & Crisp

Light to medium bodied wines that are high in acid and light to medium fruit. Typically no oak.